Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son Charlie achieved a remarkable milestone on Sunday, scoring his first-ever hole-in-one during the final round of the PNC Championship in Orlando.
The teenager struck a perfect 7-iron from 175 yards on the par-3 fourth hole at the Ritz-Carlton Club Orlando.
The shot landed approximately 6 feet from the hole before rolling into the cup, temporarily propelling Team Woods into the tournament lead.
Charlie was initially unaware of his achievement as he walked away from the tee, asking “Did it go in?” amid the roaring crowd.
Charlie Woods did not realise he hit a hole-in-one at first
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“It was a perfect 7-iron, so just kind of hit it,” Charlie told Golf Channel. “Down off the left, a little cut 7. It was awesome.”
The teenager remained sceptical until he could verify it himself, adding: “I didn’t think it went in. I don’t believe anybody until I go up there and see it.”
The emotional moment was captured as Tiger Woods rushed to embrace his son with a beaming smile, followed by a playful shove as they walked up the fairway.
“What a way to do it,” Charlie was heard saying while smiling alongside his sister Sam, who was serving as Tiger’s caddie for the event.
The milestone shot held special significance for the father-son duo, who were both wearing their traditional Sunday red shirts, a staple throughout Tiger’s career.
The celebratory moment was followed by a humorous exchange when Tiger reminded his son about golf tradition, telling him: “You’re buying for everyone out here.”
Charlie’s response was immediate: “I’m not broke, I’m broke…”
Charlie Woods might be walking in his dad Tiger’s footsteps
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Tiger insisted: “You’re buying. He has to buy. That’s protocol for making a hole-in-one.”
The teenager stood firm with his position, repeating “I’m broke,” prompting Tiger to playfully conclude: “Round on you, bud.”
The exchange had the Golf Channel commentary team laughing in the booth.
Charlie Woods just made his first ever hole-in-one!!
📺: GOLF Channel pic.twitter.com/yEvN3HuYWP
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 22, 2024
This marks the fifth consecutive PNC Championship appearance for Team Woods, with Tiger having previously referred to the 36-hole tournament as his ‘fifth major’.
The pair entered Sunday’s final round in strong contention after producing a stellar 13-under-par 59 in the opening round.
Their best finish in the tournament came in 2021 when they placed second to the Dalys, and they faced stiff competition from the Singhs and Langers in this year’s edition.
The tournament pairs major champions with family members in a scramble format across two days of competition.
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